Why 'Game of Thrones' Matters

Carolyne Larrington discusses some reasons for the popularity of the HBO series, explores some of its principal themes and considers ways in which it both is – and isn't – like other epic fantasies.
Date Published: 21 May 2020
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Contributors: Carolyne Larrington
In Collection(s): George R. R. Martin, Fantasy Literature: Further Thinking
Keywords: Fantasy literature, television, adaptation
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